Melbourne: Australia on Monday called up Darcy Short into their one-day squad for their tour of India next month in place of pacer Sean Abbott.
Abbott was ruled out for up to four weeks due to a side strain suffered in the ongoing Big Bash League and will miss the three-match series on January 14-19.
“It is extremely unfortunate for Sean who is very much a part of our white-ball squad plans leading into the ICC T20 World Cup and the World Cup,” selector Trevor Hohns was quoted as saying by www.cricket.com.au. “D’Arcy offers the squad another spinning all-rounder option along with Ashton Agar, which along with the four world-class fast bowlers and Adam Zampa balances the squad out nicely. His proven record and ability to bat anywhere in the order will also be a great asset to the squad.” IANS